1、2019级高二下学期期末校际联合考试英语注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2、听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers doing?A. Playing games. B. Admiring a sunset. C. Watching fireworks.2. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. On a bus. C. In an office.3. why didnt the man see the woman last night?A He got the wrong t
3、ime.B. He got to the wrong room.C. He arrived at the wrong cinema.4. What will the weather be like on Friday?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.5. How did the man get to work?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By car. 第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，
4、你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 What did the man do yesterday?A. He bought a phone. B. He walked his dog. C. He did some sunbathing.7. Whom did the man call to help him?A. The neighbors. B. His friends. C. The police.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man think of chan
5、ging a job? A. Common. B. Unusual. C. Difficult. 9. Which industry does the man work in?A. The oil industry. B. The shipping industry. C. The financial industry.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of problem are the speakers discussing?A. Air pollution. B. Climate changes. C. Traffic jams.11. How does th
6、e woman find the mans plan?A. Interesting. B. Useless. C. Boring.12. What is the womans suggestion?A. Sorting waste. B. Riding a bicycle. C. Closing factories.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman probably do?A. Shes a radio hostess. B. Shes a writer. C. Shes a doctor.14. What is the matter with
7、the woman recently?A. She has had a stomachache.B. She has had a toothache.C. She has had a headache.15. What does the womans father think of oatmeal?A. It tastes good.B. It has a strange flavor. C. Its good for the stomach.16. What will the woman prepare for her sister?A. Pies. B. Donuts. C. Corn.听
8、第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the Sandwich Generation?A. People who make sandwiches.B. People who like to eat fast food.C. People who support both parents and children.18. What was the average life expectancy of Chinese people in 2018? A.77 years. B.78 years. C.79 years. 19. What is the biggest proble
9、m for women workers according to the speaker? A. Nursery problem. B. Financial problem. C. Emotional problem.t20. What does the speaker suggest at the end of this speech?A. Men should work hard.B. The government should take action.C. Women should look after their families.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题
10、;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThese four nonprofit organizations support the ethical treatment of animals both large and small, wild or domesticated.Animal Aid UnlimitedThis Indian NGO (non-governmental organization) runs a hospital and sanctuary (保护区) for injured or ill street a
11、nimals and rescues thousands a year. AAU runs an emergency rescue service for dogs, cows, donkeys, birds and cats and brings them to their hospital for medical treatment and they provide sanctuary for the disabled animals who need long time care or permanent homes.The Royal Society for the Preventio
12、n of Cruelty to AnimalsThis charity that operates in the UK promotes the kind treatment of animalswildlife, farm animals and pets who need to be rehomed and runs a TV series. The Dog Rescuers that allows viewers to watch the rescue and rehoming of dogs across Great Britain. RSPCA also has TV campaig
13、ns against animal cruelty and works in Europe, Africa and Asia.Sochi DogsFounded in 2014, Sochi Dogs works to rescue stray (流浪的) and abandoned dogs through an adoption program and education campaigns. The treatment of the stray dogs in Sochi is particularly cruel, which makes the rescue work vitally
14、 important. The nonprofit runs a shelter with room for 60 dogs and a foster program in New Jersey. The dogs are placed in homes worldwide.Humane Society InternationalAround the world, HSI is a world leader in working to ensure a better future for animals. The organization is working to save more tha
15、n 100 million animals from suffering in labs worldwide and to end animal sports like bull fighting and racing and fights for the better treatment of farm animals, as well as supporting laws for the protection of pets. HSI supports programs in many countries and has offices on every continent.1. Why
16、does RSPCA show The Dog Rescuers on TV?A. To promote animal protection.B. To introduce the lives of dogs.C. To draw attention to wildlife.D. To teach about keeping pets.2. What do we learn about the stray dogs in Sochi?A. They are well sheltered.B. They are ill-treated.C. They are friendly to people
17、.D. They are dangerous to people.3. Which of the following is Humane Society International against?A. Animal rescue.B. Animal experiments.C. Animal adoption.D. Animal attacks.BGrowing up in Haiti, Phedjina Jean remembers the struggles she and her family went through to access basic services taken fo
18、r granted in America. Her long-term goal is to become a physician and to set up a health clinic in her small town in Haiti. Now as a student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Jean is looking to use her experience as an immigrant (移民) growing up in an underdeveloped country to
19、 help children growing up in Haiti in a similar situation as herself.In high school, she was accepted by a nonprofit called A Leadership Journey, which helps teenage people of color go on international trips. In 2019, Jean visited Kenya with the group and visited local schools and villages, assistin
20、g locals in education, healthcare and community organization.“The experience I had in Kenya was eye-opening. I saw so much of my childhood in Kenya. When we went to the school, the children were playing a game, and I was the only American who was familiar with it, since we used to play it back in Ha
21、iti,” Jean said.That experience has motivated Jean to seek more international experience as she works on reaching her goals. She is currently aiming to visit South Africa in December, but unlike her first trip, she will need to raise the funds herself. She has tried to raise the $3,000 necessary for
22、 the trip on website GoFundMe.Jean would be taking the trip with International Childrens Outreach, which hosts college students from different countries and encourages improving the lives of poor children and young people around the world while integrating the college students into the education pro
23、cess. Jean said that she would put together a STEM education plan and share it with students and educators while assisting in schools and the local community.“My parents say to always remember where you came from. That doesnt just mean Haiti; it can mean anywhere in the world where people confront c
24、hallenges due to poverty. I want to be able to share my experience with children from around the world,” Jean said.4. Why did Phedjina Jean decide to become a physician?A. To make a difference in her hometown.B. To lift her family out of poverty.C. To get some basic medical services.D. To help more
25、immigrants like herself.5. What does International Childrens Outreach aim to do?A. Prevent racial discrimination in Haiti.B. Raise money for students to go on trips.C. Inspire college students to help poor children.D. Encourage people to choose careers in education6. What does the underlined word “c
26、onfront” in the last paragraph mean?A. Ignore.B. Face.C. Avoid.D. Issue.7. Which of the following words can best describe Jean?A. Modest and determined.B. Talented and creative.C. Broad-minded and humorous.D. Warm-hearted and helpful.CIn the Watertown offices of planning and design firm Sasaki Assoc
27、iates, theres a wall that asks employees to respond to the question, “What makes you happy?” Standing out among a sea of sticky notes listing things like “yoga” and “my cat,” one post says “CHICKENS.”At most companies it would sound like a joke, but not here. Sasaki, which has an on-site, employee-r
28、un garden featuring 30 different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, is soon adding a chicken coop (笼子) to the mix, and workers seem delighted.In 2015, Sasaki partnered with Green City Growers, a Somerville based company that installs (安装) and helps maintain urban farms and vegetable gardens, to
29、 give its employees a chance to grow their own produce and experience urban agriculture firsthand.“It builds a culture of inclusion and community,” said James Miner, a managing principal at Sasaki, who brought the farming idea to the companys parking lot. “Its something people can get behind and enj
30、oy. You can just take 10 to 12 minutes away from your screen, get your fingers dirty, talk to your neighbors, and hopefully harvest something.”While Miner hoped a handful of employees would be excited to take part in the gardens, he was happily surprised when nearly 40 percent of the Watertown offic
31、es employees jumped onboard.Completely, funded by Sasaki, the companys urban gardens are owned and tended by employees, who can sign up to manage crops by themselves or in groups. Workers bring home whatever produce they grow cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, and scallions are just a few of the foods
32、theyve had success with.After the addition of the bright pink chicken coop which will be designed and 3D printed in Sasakis offices the employees hope to add a garden and explore beekeeping on the buildings roof. Quite a few closet beekeepers, gardeners, and birdwatchers have emerged from the compan
33、ys woodwork to lead the charge on these plans.“People are looking for a higher sense of meaning at work,” Miner said. “The gardens show what it means to be a part of Sasaki.”8. Whats employers attitude to their workers raising chickens in most companies?A. Doubtful.B. Interested.C. Disapproving.D. U
34、ncertain.9. What have the gardens brought to the employees according to James Miner?A. A sense of community.B. Environmental awareness.C. Enough fruit and vegetables.D. Increased work efficiency.10. How can the employees obtain their share of the gardens?A. By discussing.B. By competing.C. By rentin
35、g.D. By applying.11. What does Paragraph 7 mainly tell us?A. The employees are looking forward to more gardens.B. The company will increase the use of 3D technology.C. The company will change the employees work patterns.D. The employees arent content with their working conditions.DScientists in New
36、Zealand are developing drones (无人机) and small radars to follow insects to try to protect threatened species. The new technology involves attaching radars to the insects to follow their movements. The devices connect electronically to drones that will track the insects in realtime. The scientists are
37、 with the University of Canterbury on New Zealands South Island. The team says it hopes the technology will lead to a deeper understanding of the countrys troubled insect populations.The research builds on years of experience in the area of bird conservation, in which radio tracking methods have hel
38、ped to protect many threatened species. But that technology had to be made much smaller for use on insects. The researchers have now made about 20 small “harmonic” devices that can be attached to insects. The insects can then be tracked over wide areas by drones.Steve Pawson from the universitys Col
39、lege of Engineering, said that bird-tracking technology is what made the researchers start looking for a similar solution to follow insects.The information from tagged birds, Pawson said, “really informs conservation management.” The same system can help scientists learn more about many different in
40、sect behaviors, he added, like how far they move, where they look for food, and even, how long they live.“If we have that knowledge, then we can incorporate (包含) it into our decision making and our planning for conservation management operations,” Pawson added.The researchers plan to begin tests of
41、the system on ground-based insects before moving to the greater complexities of tracking insects in flight. They hope to begin field testing by 2023.The team says the research could possibly be useful in other scientific fields as well, such as biosecurity or medical imaging.12. What do we know abou
42、t the new technology?A. It uses devices as big as those on birds.B. It can better control insects movements.C. It will increase the number of insects quickly.D. It is developed based on bird-tracking technology.13. What does the underlined part “that knowledge” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The informa
43、tion from tagged birds.B. Knowing the use of drones and radars.C. The information about insect behaviorsD. Knowing how to protect endangered species.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The research has some limitations.B. The research will be completed in two years.C. The research will
44、start with insects in flight.D. The research may be applied for other purposes.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. The Study of Tagged SpeciesB. The Protection of Troubled SpeciesC. Drones to Study Threatened InsectsD. Bird-tracking Technology in New Zealand第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文
45、，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The most important lesson that sports of all kinds teach us is a sense of discipline. A good sportsman must always learn to obey the rules of the games and the orders of the captain. Lawlessness has ruined many a promising career. The sportsman is never lawless. _
46、16_ He knows the value of the proverb“He who knows how to obey will know how to command.”Discipline goes hand in hand with duty. On the playground, each individual has his own duty to perform. _17_ It is his duty to help in winning games by obeying his captain. Discipline, duty, obedience. This is t
47、he great moral triangle that contributes to a strong character. Another great virtue which sports help us acquire is the will to win. Life is a struggle, a constant fight against difficulty, against disappointments. A sportsman takes defeats and disappointments as true parts of the game. _18_ Today
48、he is defeated, but he knows that tomorrow he may win._19_ Look at the rowers in a boat; how harmonious are their strokes (划桨). If one of them misses his rhythm the harmony is destroyed. It is the same in the football field; the same everywhere. Unity of action is the great lesson which we can learn
49、 from sports. _20_ The lessons learned on the playground will make better soldiers of us in the battle-field of life.A. He knows how to obey.B. He has to carry out his share.C. Health means a sound mind in a sound body.D. He is not disheartened but prepares for a further effort.E. The true sportsman
50、 knows also the value of team spirit.F. They nerve him to greater efforts, to a stronger determination.G. So sports are good for not only the body, but the mind and the character.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One California boy built a place where
51、his neighbors can get food during the lockdown. A few months ago, Eagle Jayagoda _21_ “Little Free Food Table” near his home, which was open on Sundays and _22_ items for people.“Eagle _23_ doing his part in the community and wants to help people out in this _24_ time.” his mother, Jayagoda, told Go
52、od Morning America. “I want him to understand how you can help _25_ you dont have a lot.”Jayagoda said for his eighth birthday, her son wanted to give _26_. So, his food table was _27_ into a 24-hour food pantry (食品室) for _28_ and giving away foods.Eagle _29_ bottles to raise money to buy the food.
53、He was glad to see people taking items. Many of them are homeless and out of _30_. These people are grateful for the boys _31_ and generosity. “Its a small thing that turned out _32_,” his mother said. This isnt the first time Eagle has made a _33_ during the lockdown. His family teamed up with the
54、Bay Area Sri Lankan community to send a food truck to first responders and a homeless _34_. In the past, he sent school supplies such as _35_ to children in a primary school in Sri Lanka, where his parents were born.21. A. designedB. discoveredC. inventedD. started22. A. purchasedB. providedC. colle
55、ctedD. displayed23. A. puts offB. keeps onC. feels likeD. objects to24. A. toughB. pleasantC. normalD. smooth25. A. ifB. thoughC. becauseD. once26. A. backB. inC. offD. up27. A. dividedB. translatedC. integratedD. transformed28. A. makingB. tastingC. storingD. testing29. A. producesB. recyclesC. don
56、atesD. buys30. A. workB. sightC. controlD. danger31. A. braveryB. honestyC. kindnessD. intelligence32. A. negativeB. attractiveC. passiveD. positive33. A. differenceB. promiseC. mistakeD. speech34. A. cottageB. shelterC. clinicD. department35. A. backpacksB. cupsC. jeansD. shoes第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分1
57、5分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A high-speed maglev test vehicle, with a designed speed of 600km/h _36_ (successful) conducted its first test run on a maglev line at Tongji University in Shanghai last Sunday.Air travel of passenger planes usually has _37_ average of 800km/h, while high-speed trai
58、ns in China now run at a speed of up to 350km/h. Researchers expect the 600km/h maglev train to fill the gap between the two and help to establish a more _38_ (reason), efficient and flexible transport network _39_ (meet) the travel needs of different groups.China aims to put a 500-kilometer-long hi
59、gh-speed maglev line to use by 2025. People in Zhejiang are especially excited about the news. Once completed, the project _40_ (enable) Hangzhou citizens to reach Shanghai in 20 minutes.The high-speed maglev train features high speed, safety, reliability, large passenger capacity, on-time _41_ (per
60、form), environmental protection and low maintenance-cost. Take the1200km Beijing-to-Shanghai trip as an example. It _42_ (take) about 4.5 hours by plane including preparation time; about 5.5 hours by high-peed rail, and only about 3.5 hours by maglev.The Shanghai maglev train, _43_ (launch) in 2002,
61、 is the worlds third high-speed maglev train _44_ has been put into commercial operation after the Air Rail Link in London in 1984 and M-Bahn line in Berlin in 1989. Its also the only one still _45_ operation worldwide.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假定你是李华，上周六你校组织了高二学生远足活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.目的地：1
62、0公里外的青山；2.远足过程；3.你的感受。注意：1.词数80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。A Hike to Green Mountain_第二节(满分25分)47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。It all began when my younger brother, Chris, and I went over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Howards for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle lived on a farm at the opposite end of
63、town, and Chris and I loved going there. We lived on a farm, too, and we had to do the morning work before we left. When we finally got to my aunt and uncles, Chris and I went outside to see if Uncle Howard needed help with anything. He and Dad had decided to clean out the yard before dinner. Chris
64、and I both helped. But we still found time to ask Uncle Howard a lot of questions about turkeys. He thanked our help, and handed us two turkey eggs when we finished the cleaning work. “You kids put those under a setting hen,” he said, “and in twenty-five days, youll have a couple of fine turkeys” Ch
65、ris was so excited that he nearly dropped his egg on the way to the house. At dinner, we both couldnt wait for the grownups to finish talking so we could go home and tend to our eggs. Dad put the eggs under an old hen, and every day Chris and I would check to see if theyd hatched yet.Twenty-five day
66、s seemed like forever. Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked home after school to find the old hen scratching on the floor. Behind her were two little turkeys, falling over their feet and looking sort of confused.It wasnt long before the little turkeys began growing feathers. The old
67、hen would stare at her two strange-looking babies, obviously puzzled as to why they looked so different from her other babies. When they got older, we could tell that they were both toms (雄性) Chris named one Bill, and I named the other Timothy. Day by day, both of them grew up and became stronger an
68、d stronger.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Thanksgiving day arrived again, but somehow we couldnt find Bill._We decided to save Timothy from ending up on Thanksgiving table._2019级高二下学期期末校际联合考试英语 答案版注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
69、回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers doing?A. Playing games. B. Admiring a sunset. C. W
70、atching fireworks.2. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. On a bus. C. In an office.3. why didnt the man see the woman last night?A He got the wrong time.B. He got to the wrong room.C. He arrived at the wrong cinema.4. What will the weather be like on Friday?A. Sunny
71、. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.5. How did the man get to work?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By car. 第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 What did the man do yesterday?A. He bought a phone.
72、 B. He walked his dog. C. He did some sunbathing.7. Whom did the man call to help him?A. The neighbors. B. His friends. C. The police.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man think of changing a job? A. Common. B. Unusual. C. Difficult. 9. Which industry does the man work in?A. The oil industry. B. The s
73、hipping industry. C. The financial industry.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of problem are the speakers discussing?A. Air pollution. B. Climate changes. C. Traffic jams.11. How does the woman find the mans plan?A. Interesting. B. Useless. C. Boring.12. What is the womans suggestion?A. Sorting waste.
74、B. Riding a bicycle. C. Closing factories.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman probably do?A. Shes a radio hostess. B. Shes a writer. C. Shes a doctor.14. What is the matter with the woman recently?A. She has had a stomachache.B. She has had a toothache.C. She has had a headache.15. What does th
75、e womans father think of oatmeal?A. It tastes good.B. It has a strange flavor. C. Its good for the stomach.16. What will the woman prepare for her sister?A. Pies. B. Donuts. C. Corn.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the Sandwich Generation?A. People who make sandwiches.B. People who like to eat fast food
76、.C. People who support both parents and children.18. What was the average life expectancy of Chinese people in 2018? A.77 years. B.78 years. C.79 years. 19. What is the biggest problem for women workers according to the speaker? A. Nursery problem. B. Financial problem. C. Emotional problem.t20. Wha
77、t does the speaker suggest at the end of this speech?A. Men should work hard.B. The government should take action.C. Women should look after their families.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThese four nonprofit organizations support the ethical treatment of
78、 animals both large and small, wild or domesticated.Animal Aid UnlimitedThis Indian NGO (non-governmental organization) runs a hospital and sanctuary (保护区) for injured or ill street animals and rescues thousands a year. AAU runs an emergency rescue service for dogs, cows, donkeys, birds and cats and
79、 brings them to their hospital for medical treatment and they provide sanctuary for the disabled animals who need long time care or permanent homes.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsThis charity that operates in the UK promotes the kind treatment of animalswildlife, farm anim
80、als and pets who need to be rehomed and runs a TV series. The Dog Rescuers that allows viewers to watch the rescue and rehoming of dogs across Great Britain. RSPCA also has TV campaigns against animal cruelty and works in Europe, Africa and Asia.Sochi DogsFounded in 2014, Sochi Dogs works to rescue
81、stray (流浪的) and abandoned dogs through an adoption program and education campaigns. The treatment of the stray dogs in Sochi is particularly cruel, which makes the rescue work vitally important. The nonprofit runs a shelter with room for 60 dogs and a foster program in New Jersey. The dogs are place
82、d in homes worldwide.Humane Society InternationalAround the world, HSI is a world leader in working to ensure a better future for animals. The organization is working to save more than 100 million animals from suffering in labs worldwide and to end animal sports like bull fighting and racing and fig
83、hts for the better treatment of farm animals, as well as supporting laws for the protection of pets. HSI supports programs in many countries and has offices on every continent.1. Why does RSPCA show The Dog Rescuers on TV?A. To promote animal protection.B. To introduce the lives of dogs.C. To draw a
84、ttention to wildlife.D. To teach about keeping pets.2. What do we learn about the stray dogs in Sochi?A. They are well sheltered.B. They are ill-treated.C. They are friendly to people.D. They are dangerous to people.3. Which of the following is Humane Society International against?A. Animal rescue.B
85、. Animal experiments.C. Animal adoption.D. Animal attacks.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. BBGrowing up in Haiti, Phedjina Jean remembers the struggles she and her family went through to access basic services taken for granted in America. Her long-term goal is to become a physician and to set up a health clinic in
86、her small town in Haiti. Now as a student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Jean is looking to use her experience as an immigrant (移民) growing up in an underdeveloped country to help children growing up in Haiti in a similar situation as herself.In high school, she was accept
87、ed by a nonprofit called A Leadership Journey, which helps teenage people of color go on international trips. In 2019, Jean visited Kenya with the group and visited local schools and villages, assisting locals in education, healthcare and community organization.“The experience I had in Kenya was eye
88、-opening. I saw so much of my childhood in Kenya. When we went to the school, the children were playing a game, and I was the only American who was familiar with it, since we used to play it back in Haiti,” Jean said.That experience has motivated Jean to seek more international experience as she wor
89、ks on reaching her goals. She is currently aiming to visit South Africa in December, but unlike her first trip, she will need to raise the funds herself. She has tried to raise the $3,000 necessary for the trip on website GoFundMe.Jean would be taking the trip with International Childrens Outreach,
90、which hosts college students from different countries and encourages improving the lives of poor children and young people around the world while integrating the college students into the education process. Jean said that she would put together a STEM education plan and share it with students and ed
91、ucators while assisting in schools and the local community.“My parents say to always remember where you came from. That doesnt just mean Haiti; it can mean anywhere in the world where people confront challenges due to poverty. I want to be able to share my experience with children from around the wo
92、rld,” Jean said.4. Why did Phedjina Jean decide to become a physician?A. To make a difference in her hometown.B. To lift her family out of poverty.C. To get some basic medical services.D. To help more immigrants like herself.5. What does International Childrens Outreach aim to do?A. Prevent racial d
93、iscrimination in Haiti.B. Raise money for students to go on trips.C. Inspire college students to help poor children.D. Encourage people to choose careers in education6. What does the underlined word “confront” in the last paragraph mean?A. Ignore.B. Face.C. Avoid.D. Issue.7. Which of the following w
94、ords can best describe Jean?A. Modest and determined.B. Talented and creative.C. Broad-minded and humorous.D. Warm-hearted and helpful.【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. DCIn the Watertown offices of planning and design firm Sasaki Associates, theres a wall that asks employees to respond to the question, “What m
95、akes you happy?” Standing out among a sea of sticky notes listing things like “yoga” and “my cat,” one post says “CHICKENS.”At most companies it would sound like a joke, but not here. Sasaki, which has an on-site, employee-run garden featuring 30 different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, is
96、soon adding a chicken coop (笼子) to the mix, and workers seem delighted.In 2015, Sasaki partnered with Green City Growers, a Somerville based company that installs (安装) and helps maintain urban farms and vegetable gardens, to give its employees a chance to grow their own produce and experience urban
97、agriculture firsthand.“It builds a culture of inclusion and community,” said James Miner, a managing principal at Sasaki, who brought the farming idea to the companys parking lot. “Its something people can get behind and enjoy. You can just take 10 to 12 minutes away from your screen, get your finge
98、rs dirty, talk to your neighbors, and hopefully harvest something.”While Miner hoped a handful of employees would be excited to take part in the gardens, he was happily surprised when nearly 40 percent of the Watertown offices employees jumped onboard.Completely, funded by Sasaki, the companys urban
99、 gardens are owned and tended by employees, who can sign up to manage crops by themselves or in groups. Workers bring home whatever produce they grow cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, and scallions are just a few of the foods theyve had success with.After the addition of the bright pink chicken coop w
100、hich will be designed and 3D printed in Sasakis offices the employees hope to add a garden and explore beekeeping on the buildings roof. Quite a few closet beekeepers, gardeners, and birdwatchers have emerged from the companys woodwork to lead the charge on these plans.“People are looking for a high
101、er sense of meaning at work,” Miner said. “The gardens show what it means to be a part of Sasaki.”8. Whats employers attitude to their workers raising chickens in most companies?A. Doubtful.B. Interested.C. Disapproving.D. Uncertain.9. What have the gardens brought to the employees according to Jame
102、s Miner?A. A sense of community.B. Environmental awareness.C. Enough fruit and vegetables.D. Increased work efficiency.10. How can the employees obtain their share of the gardens?A. By discussing.B. By competing.C. By renting.D. By applying.11. What does Paragraph 7 mainly tell us?A. The employees a
103、re looking forward to more gardens.B. The company will increase the use of 3D technology.C. The company will change the employees work patterns.D. The employees arent content with their working conditions.【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. ADScientists in New Zealand are developing drones (无人机) and small radar
104、s to follow insects to try to protect threatened species. The new technology involves attaching radars to the insects to follow their movements. The devices connect electronically to drones that will track the insects in realtime. The scientists are with the University of Canterbury on New Zealands
105、South Island. The team says it hopes the technology will lead to a deeper understanding of the countrys troubled insect populations.The research builds on years of experience in the area of bird conservation, in which radio tracking methods have helped to protect many threatened species. But that te
106、chnology had to be made much smaller for use on insects. The researchers have now made about 20 small “harmonic” devices that can be attached to insects. The insects can then be tracked over wide areas by drones.Steve Pawson from the universitys College of Engineering, said that bird-tracking techno
107、logy is what made the researchers start looking for a similar solution to follow insects.The information from tagged birds, Pawson said, “really informs conservation management.” The same system can help scientists learn more about many different insect behaviors, he added, like how far they move, w
108、here they look for food, and even, how long they live.“If we have that knowledge, then we can incorporate (包含) it into our decision making and our planning for conservation management operations,” Pawson added.The researchers plan to begin tests of the system on ground-based insects before moving to
109、 the greater complexities of tracking insects in flight. They hope to begin field testing by 2023.The team says the research could possibly be useful in other scientific fields as well, such as biosecurity or medical imaging.12. What do we know about the new technology?A. It uses devices as big as t
110、hose on birds.B. It can better control insects movements.C. It will increase the number of insects quickly.D. It is developed based on bird-tracking technology.13. What does the underlined part “that knowledge” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The information from tagged birds.B. Knowing the use of drones
111、 and radars.C. The information about insect behaviorsD. Knowing how to protect endangered species.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The research has some limitations.B. The research will be completed in two years.C. The research will start with insects in flight.D. The research may be
112、 applied for other purposes.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. The Study of Tagged SpeciesB. The Protection of Troubled SpeciesC. Drones to Study Threatened InsectsD. Bird-tracking Technology in New Zealand【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. C第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
113、选项中有两项为多余选项。The most important lesson that sports of all kinds teach us is a sense of discipline. A good sportsman must always learn to obey the rules of the games and the orders of the captain. Lawlessness has ruined many a promising career. The sportsman is never lawless. _16_ He knows the value o
114、f the proverb“He who knows how to obey will know how to command.”Discipline goes hand in hand with duty. On the playground, each individual has his own duty to perform. _17_ It is his duty to help in winning games by obeying his captain. Discipline, duty, obedience. This is the great moral triangle
115、that contributes to a strong character. Another great virtue which sports help us acquire is the will to win. Life is a struggle, a constant fight against difficulty, against disappointments. A sportsman takes defeats and disappointments as true parts of the game. _18_ Today he is defeated, but he k
116、nows that tomorrow he may win._19_ Look at the rowers in a boat; how harmonious are their strokes (划桨). If one of them misses his rhythm the harmony is destroyed. It is the same in the football field; the same everywhere. Unity of action is the great lesson which we can learn from sports. _20_ The l
117、essons learned on the playground will make better soldiers of us in the battle-field of life.A. He knows how to obey.B. He has to carry out his share.C. Health means a sound mind in a sound body.D. He is not disheartened but prepares for a further effort.E. The true sportsman knows also the value of
118、 team spirit.F. They nerve him to greater efforts, to a stronger determination.G. So sports are good for not only the body, but the mind and the character.【答案】16. A 17. B 18. F 19. E 20. G第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One California boy built a pla
119、ce where his neighbors can get food during the lockdown. A few months ago, Eagle Jayagoda _21_ “Little Free Food Table” near his home, which was open on Sundays and _22_ items for people.“Eagle _23_ doing his part in the community and wants to help people out in this _24_ time.” his mother, Jayagoda
120、, told Good Morning America. “I want him to understand how you can help _25_ you dont have a lot.”Jayagoda said for his eighth birthday, her son wanted to give _26_. So, his food table was _27_ into a 24-hour food pantry (食品室) for _28_ and giving away foods.Eagle _29_ bottles to raise money to buy t
121、he food. He was glad to see people taking items. Many of them are homeless and out of _30_. These people are grateful for the boys _31_ and generosity. “Its a small thing that turned out _32_,” his mother said. This isnt the first time Eagle has made a _33_ during the lockdown. His family teamed up
122、with the Bay Area Sri Lankan community to send a food truck to first responders and a homeless _34_. In the past, he sent school supplies such as _35_ to children in a primary school in Sri Lanka, where his parents were born.21. A. designedB. discoveredC. inventedD. started22. A. purchasedB. provide
123、dC. collectedD. displayed23. A. puts offB. keeps onC. feels likeD. objects to24. A. toughB. pleasantC. normalD. smooth25. A. ifB. thoughC. becauseD. once26. A. backB. inC. offD. up27. A. dividedB. translatedC. integratedD. transformed28. A. makingB. tastingC. storingD. testing29. A. producesB. recyc
124、lesC. donatesD. buys30. A. workB. sightC. controlD. danger31. A. braveryB. honestyC. kindnessD. intelligence32. A. negativeB. attractiveC. passiveD. positive33. A. differenceB. promiseC. mistakeD. speech34. A. cottageB. shelterC. clinicD. department35. A. backpacksB. cupsC. jeansD. shoes【答案】21. D 22
125、. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A high-speed maglev test vehicle, with a designed speed of 600km/h _36_ (successful) conducted its first test run on a maglev line at Tongji University in Shanghai
126、 last Sunday.Air travel of passenger planes usually has _37_ average of 800km/h, while high-speed trains in China now run at a speed of up to 350km/h. Researchers expect the 600km/h maglev train to fill the gap between the two and help to establish a more _38_ (reason), efficient and flexible transp
127、ort network _39_ (meet) the travel needs of different groups.China aims to put a 500-kilometer-long high-speed maglev line to use by 2025. People in Zhejiang are especially excited about the news. Once completed, the project _40_ (enable) Hangzhou citizens to reach Shanghai in 20 minutes.The high-sp
128、eed maglev train features high speed, safety, reliability, large passenger capacity, on-time _41_ (perform), environmental protection and low maintenance-cost. Take the1200km Beijing-to-Shanghai trip as an example. It _42_ (take) about 4.5 hours by plane including preparation time; about 5.5 hours b
129、y high-peed rail, and only about 3.5 hours by maglev.The Shanghai maglev train, _43_ (launch) in 2002, is the worlds third high-speed maglev train _44_ has been put into commercial operation after the Air Rail Link in London in 1984 and M-Bahn line in Berlin in 1989. Its also the only one still _45_
130、 operation worldwide.【答案】36. successfully 37. an 38. reasonable 39. to meet 40. will enable 41. performance 42. takes 43. launched 44. that 45. in第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 假定你是李华，上周六你校组织了高二学生远足活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.目的地：10公里外的青山；2.远足过程；3.你的感受。注意：1.词数80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。A Hike to Green Mou
131、ntain_【答案】A Hike to Green MountainLast Saturday, senior two students of our school went on a 10-kilometre hike to Green Mountain. We set off from the school gate at 7 a.m., singing and admiring the scenery all the way to Green Mountain. Despite it was a long distance, none of us complained or gave u
132、p halfway.We encouraged each other until we climbed onto the mountaintop, from which we had a wonderful view of the whole city. Having had a rest and packed lunch, we returned, tired but excited. Not only did the hike bring us closer to nature but also developed our willpower.第二节(满分25分)47. 阅读下面材料，根据
133、其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。It all began when my younger brother, Chris, and I went over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Howards for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle lived on a farm at the opposite end of town, and Chris and I loved going there. We lived on a farm, too, and we had to do the morning work be
134、fore we left. When we finally got to my aunt and uncles, Chris and I went outside to see if Uncle Howard needed help with anything. He and Dad had decided to clean out the yard before dinner. Chris and I both helped. But we still found time to ask Uncle Howard a lot of questions about turkeys. He th
135、anked our help, and handed us two turkey eggs when we finished the cleaning work. “You kids put those under a setting hen,” he said, “and in twenty-five days, youll have a couple of fine turkeys” Chris was so excited that he nearly dropped his egg on the way to the house. At dinner, we both couldnt
136、wait for the grownups to finish talking so we could go home and tend to our eggs. Dad put the eggs under an old hen, and every day Chris and I would check to see if theyd hatched yet.Twenty-five days seemed like forever. Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked home after school to find
137、the old hen scratching on the floor. Behind her were two little turkeys, falling over their feet and looking sort of confused.It wasnt long before the little turkeys began growing feathers. The old hen would stare at her two strange-looking babies, obviously puzzled as to why they looked so differen
138、t from her other babies. When they got older, we could tell that they were both toms (雄性) Chris named one Bill, and I named the other Timothy. Day by day, both of them grew up and became stronger and stronger.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Thanksgiving day arrived again, but somehow we couldnt
139、 find Bill._We decided to save Timothy from ending up on Thanksgiving table._【答案】Paragraph 1:Thanksgiving day arrived again, but somehow we couldnt find Bill. There was nothing we could do but went to mom and told her that Bill was missing. My mom looked at us and said briskly, “My dear, dont worry,
140、 we give Bill to Uncle Howard as a Thanksgiving Turkey. When your dad comes back, we will also make plump Timothy for our Thanksgiving dish.” Hearing this, Chriss face began to pucker and he started to cry. “Dont worry, Chris,” I said comfortingly. “Well save Timothy, somehow.” Paragraph 2:We decide
141、d to save Timothy from ending up on Thanksgiving table. We worked on an escape plan, and finally decided that we would build a small shack in the woods and keep Timothy there. We managed to take Timothy away before mom noticed it. My brother and I both felt very proud of ourselves. But at the same t
142、ime, a sense of guilt came over us. We decided to be honest with our parents. After listening to our story, dad wasnt angry. Instead, he seemed to know that kids did crazy things when growing up. Not only were we not punished, but also we were given the responsibility to take care of Timothy from that day on.